BA in Black studies and English in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

The Frederick Douglass Institute and Department of Black Studies provides both a Bachelor's degree and minor in Black studies, along with various academic clusters.
This cross-disciplinary curriculum combines social sciences and humanities, blending historical, cultural, psychological, economic, and political frameworks to examine African diaspora communities across the Atlantic region, encompassing the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America.
Students can designate their Black studies program as either social sciences (SS) or humanities (H), based on their overall course selection.
Founded in 1986 as the Frederick Douglass Institute of African and African American Studies, this department was created to foster Black studies in higher education and support scholarly research at Rochester.
The institute delivers a comprehensive interdisciplinary major featuring numerous undergraduate courses, often taught jointly with other academic departments.
Though Black studies pairs well with any major, it particularly benefits students pursuing dual degrees in:
History, English, Political science, Comparative literature, Anthropology

Career Paths
Graduates with a Black studies degree can pursue professions in areas such as:
Higher education, Law and politics, Human resources, Non-profit organizations.